4. Reflective Practice
Thinks about and questions personal biases, assumptions, and experiences before, during, and/or after consultative interactions. Considers the influences on and perspectives of others (e.g., infant, young child, family, staff) in the context of consultation, including how these may vary based on infant, young child, family, staff, and consultant ability, race/ethnicity, and language background (i.e., “what might this experience have been like for the infant, young child, staff member, or caregiver?”).
Promotes reflective practice with consultees, using this experience-based learning to support consultees’ professional growth and development. Commits to a journey of ongoing self-exploration to understand how one’s culture, background, race, and other social identities (including issues related to privilege and power) impact the way IECMH consultants see themselves and others.
Unless otherwise noted, the IECMH competencies refer to Infant Family Specialist and Early Childhood Family Specialist. If an “MHS” is noted, this competency is related to Infant Mental Health Specialist and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist. “MHM” refers to Infant Mental Health Mentor and Early Childhood Mental Health Mentor.
Unless otherwise noted, the IECMH competencies refer to Infant Family Specialist and Early Childhood Family Specialist. If an “MHS” is noted, this competency is related to Infant Mental Health Specialist and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist. “MHM” refers to Infant Mental Health Mentor and Early Childhood Mental Health Mentor.